Definition
相思 (xiāng sī) refers to the deep longing and yearning between lovers, especially when separated. It is a common theme in Chinese classical poetry and literature. As a verb, it means 'to pine for' or 'to yearn for' a romantic partner, though it is less commonly used with a direct object in modern spoken Chinese.
noun
lovesicknesslonging between lovers
verb
to yearn for (a lover)
Examples
- 相思。Zhè shǒu shī biǎodá le shīrén duì àirén de xiāng.This poem expresses the poet's longing for his beloved.
- 相思。Tā wèi yuǎnfāng de liànrén ér xiāng.She pines for her distant lover.
- 相思。xiāng shì yì zhǒng tiánmì de tòngkǔ.Lovesickness is a kind of sweet pain.
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